Powermatic PM2000 - Manual

6 Introduction This manual is provided by Powermatic covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Powermatic Model PM2000 Table Saw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This...

7 Shipping Contents Unpacking Remove box and wood crating completely from around saw. Check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the Table Saw is assembled and running properly. Compare the contents of y...

8 Contents of the Shipping Container Main Saw Container 1 Table Saw (A) 1 Table Insert (B) The following items are inside the saw: 1 Miter Gauge Assembly (C) 1 Blade Guard Assembly (D) 1 Switch in box (E) 1 Owner's Manual (F) 1 Warranty Card (not shown) Main Saw Container Small Box The small box con...

10 Assembly Mounting Extension Wings Referring to Figure 1: 1. Mount a cast iron extension wing (A) to the right or left side of the table (B) using three each 3/8-16x1 hex head screws (C), 3/8 lock washers (D) and 3/8 flat washers (E). Hav e an assistant hold the extension wing up to the table whil...

12 Blade Installation/Replacement Use care when working with or around sharp saw blade to prevent injury! To install or replace a blade (refer to Figure 6): 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Raise the blade height all the way up and set the blade tilt to 0º (refer to Handwheel Adjustments ...

13 Riving Knife and Guard Installation Description Referring to Figure 9: The complete riving knife and guard assembly is shown in A. Before installing onto the saw, the anti- kickback pawl (E) must be separated from the riving knife (H) as described below. 1. Press and hold the quick-release button...

14 Grounding Instructions Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes. This machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possible fatal injury. A power plug is not provided with the Model 2000. You may either connect ...

15 Castor system adjustment Retractable castors can be extended permitting the saw to be moved: 1. Loosen the lock knob (A) on the side handwheel (C). 2. Pull the handwheel out (F). 3. Turn the handwheel (C) clockwise to extend the castors, raising the saw. Note: Because of the weight of the machine...

16 Miter Slot Alignment Disconnect machine from power source before making this adjustment. To check the alignment of the miter slot to the blade: 1. Raise the blade to its maximum height at the 90º v ertical position (0º on scale). 2. Mark one tooth with a grease pencil and position the tooth sligh...

18 Riving Knife Adjustment Lateral alignment The saw blade and riving knife must be in line as close as possible with each other ( lateral alignment) for the prev ention of kickback. Upon initial blade guard and riving knife installation no further adjustment should be necessary. Alignment should be...

20 Operating Controls Start/Stop Power Indicator Light – The start switch has a power indicator lamp which is on whenever there is power connected to the saw, not just when the saw is running. Do not assume that no light means there is no power to the machine. If the bulb is bad, there will no indic...

21 Operations Overview Familiarize yourself with the location and operation of all controls and adjustments and the use of accessories such as the miter gauge and rip fence. Kickback Serious injury can result from kickbacks which occur when a work piece binds on the saw blade or binds between the sa...

22 Rip Sawing Ripping is where the work piece is fed with the grain into the saw blade using the fence as a guide and a positioning device to ensure the desired width of cut (Figure 25). Figure 25 Before starting a ripping cut, be sure the fence is clamped securely and aligned properly. • Nev er rip...

23 When ripping long boards, use a support at the front of the table, such as a roller stand, and a support or "tailman" at the rear as shown in Figure 28. Nev er use the rip fence beyond the point where the carriage is flush with the end of the rails. Hav e the blade extend about 1/8" a...

24 Bevel and Miter Operations Bevel Cut – A bev el cut is a special type of operation where the saw blade is tilted at an angle less than 90 degrees to the table top (Figure 31). Operations are performed in the same manner as ripping or crosscutting except the fence or miter gauge should be used on ...

25 Safety Devices Feather Board and Push Blocks Feather boards and push blocks can be purchased at most woodworking stores that sell table saws and accessories, although some users prefer to make their own. In addition, a multitude of after-market products are av ailable that can be used in conjunct...

26 Maintenance Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury. Cleaning Note: The following maintenance schedule assumes the saw is being used ev ery day. Daily: • Wipe down the table surface and groov es with a rust pre...

27 Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Excessiv e vibration. Tilt or raising clamp knobs not tightened. Tighten knobs. Blade out of balance. Change blade. [page 12] Bad motor. Replace motor. Loose arbor or motor sheav e. Tighten set screws. Cuts out-of-square when crosscutting. Miter gauge...

28 Optional Accessories 2195042K Accu-Fence ® and rail system for ripping 50" to right and 12" to left of saw blade. 2195079Z Accu-Fence ® - fence assembly only, no rails. 1791787 Low Profile Riving Knife. 1791791 Thin Kerf Riving Knife. 1791792 Low Profile Thin Kerf Riving Knife 1791790 Tab...

29 Model PM2000 Table Saw Parts List Side Cover Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty ................. 6827044...................PM2000 Motor Cover Assembly (Index #1 thru #9) ................................ 1 1 ............... PM2000-401 ............Cov er ................................

30 Table & Cabinet Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... PM2000-101 ............Base ...................................................................................................... 1 2 ............... PM2000-102 ............Cabinet................................

32 Trunnion & Motor Assembly Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... PM2000-201 ............Knob ..................................................................................................... 2 2 ............... PM2000-202 ............Hand W heel ................

36 Blade Guard & Miter Gauge Assembly Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... PM2000-301 ............Riving Knife .......................................................................................... 1 ................. PM2000-BGA ...........Blade Guard Assembly...

38 Wiring Diagrams 3HP, 230V, 1Phase 5 L3 A1 3 L2 13 NO 1 L2 2 T1 4 T2 6 T3 14 NO 2 T1 4 T2 6 T3 A2 G ROU ND G REE N GR EEN B LAC K WHI ET 95 96 98 97 450VAC 20UF GRE EN B LAC K W HIT E 250VAC250MFD WH IT E BLA CK W HIT E B LAC K GR EEN BLACK RE D Y E LLO W BL AC K WH IT E GRE EN Magnetic Switch Ele...

41 5HP, 460V, 3Phase 5 L3 A1 3 L2 13 NO 1 L2 2 T1 4 T2 6 T3 14 NO 2 T1 4 T2 6 T3 A2 GROUND GREEN GREEN BLAC K WHIET 95 96 98 97 GREE N BLACK WHI T E WHITE BLACK WHITE BLACK GREE N BLACK RE D Y E LLO W BL AC K WH IT E GREEN Magnetic Switch Electrical Board RED RE D RED RED R C YELLOW WHITE RED LED Mo...